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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 2:25 pm
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Originally Posted by boybi
Can the airline industry or regulatory agency make a rule on allowable minimum seat width and pitch? I think they should regulate this.
Why would they do this? They get their marching orders from the airlines via industry lobbyists, and I don't think airlines are out there advocating for bigger, roomier seats.

As for airlines of yesteryear that flew really cramped seats, I seem to recall America West as particularly uncomfortable...in the 29-30" range. (Not that I ever boarded with a tape measure...)

Also flew an occasional vacation charter that would be an ancient (even then) 727 with 29-30" seats, but I guess those are a separate category...
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